Mayan Treasure 1208-6 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CE9844, LRV 36 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spicy Mustard from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CE9844 · 1208-6
Mayan Treasure
36%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Mayan Treasure in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mayan Treasure in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMayan Treasure
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSpicy Mustard
Spicy Mustard
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Glazed Pears
Behr
Nearly identical
Chapultepec
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gingerbread House
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Georgian Yellow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Trinket
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Squashed
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tupelo Honey
Valspar
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Vintage Find
Kilz
Very similar
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Daffodil Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mayan Treasure
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mayan Treasure
#CE9844
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5BD75
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mayan Treasure
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mayan Treasure Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Mayan Treasure.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mayan Treasure — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mayan Treasure have?
Mayan Treasure by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mayan Treasure in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mayan Treasure from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mayan Treasure are Spicy Mustard by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Glazed Pears by Behr (a near-identical match), Chapultepec by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mayan Treasure's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Mayan Treasure?
Mayan Treasure has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mayan Treasure's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.